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INTRODUCTION
The intention of State of Biodiversity reporting is to present qualitative and quantitative data that describe the status of biodiversity and ecosystem services in Durban to highlight key threats and to record actions aimed at protecting and managing biodiversity. These reports are produced annually, and this is the eThekwini Municipality’s (EM) 15th State of Biodiversity Report. This year’s report collates data relevant to the 2022/2023 municipal financial year1.
Biodiversity is the greatest treasure we have.... its diminishment is to be prevented at all cost.
– Thomas Eisner
1: A municipal year starts on 1 July and ends on 30 June
2 STATE OF BIODIVERSITY REPORT 2022/2023